49 C.F.R. § 840.2

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 840.2 - Definitions

As used in this part, the following words or phrases are defined as follows:

(a)Railroad means any system of surface transportation of persons or property over rails. It includes, but is not limited to, line-haul freight and passenger-carrying railroads, and rapid transit, commuter, scenic, subway, and elevated railways.
(b)Accident means any collision, derailment, or explosion involving railroad trains, locomotives, and cars; or any other loss-causing event involving the operation of such railroad equipment that results in a fatality to a passenger or employee, or the emergency evacuation of persons.
(c)Joint operations means rail operations conducted on a track used jointly or in common by two or more railroads subject to this part, or operation of a train, locomotive, or car by one railroad over the track of another railroad.
(d)Fatality means the death of a person either at the time an accident occurs or within 24 hours thereafter.

49 C.F.R. §840.2

41 FR 13925, Apr. 1, 1976, as amended at 47 FR 49408, Nov. 1, 1982